Chelsea FC have announced the signing of Diego Moreira, an 18-year-old winger from Benfica.
Born in Belgium, Diego Moreira is the son of former Guinea-Bissau international Almami Moreira. He began his football journey with the Standard Liège youth system before moving to Benfica’s youth system in 2020. His talent was evident when he played a crucial role in Benfica’s 2022 UEFA Youth League triumph, providing two assists in a dominant 6-0 win in the final.
Moreira’s style of play has drawn comparisons with former Manchester United winger Nani, thanks to his left-footed prowess. He is currently representing Portugal at the European Under-21 Championship, where he has made two substitute appearances.
While Moreira’s senior experience may be limited, his youth record is impressive. He made his debut for Benfica’s first team in May 2022, during a 2-0 league win at Pacos de Ferreira. He also featured in a Champions League qualifier against Midtjylland in August.
For Benfica B, Moreira scored four goals and provided four assists in 29 matches during the last campaign. His performance in the UEFA Youth League final, where he notched two assists, was particularly noteworthy.
In addition to Moreira, Chelsea have also signed 18-year-old versatile attacker Alex Matos from Norwich City. Both players are considered talents for the future and are expected to strengthen Chelsea’s development squad.
Chelsea continues to show its commitment to nurturing promising players. The club’s strategy seems to be focused on building a strong youth system, which could pay dividends in the future.
